The Absence Issue Conversation

Over 30% of our teachers are chronically absent. We are having this conversation more than we should.

Research highlights a concerning trend in teacher absenteeism: More than one in four of the nation's full-time teachers are classified as chronically absent. The U.S. Department of Education defines chronic teacher absenteeism as 10 or more absences in a school year—equivalent to two full weeks. This issue impacts a substantial portion of educators, wit…